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In Pictures: It’s International Tiger Day!

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 29th July 2017
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Tigers in Tadoba reserve.
All rights reserved. Credit: Harshad Barve / Greenpeace

It’s International Tiger Day! First celebrated in 2010, this is a day to raise awareness about the threats these magnificent creatures face.  With only under 4000 tigers left in the wild the need to protect them is obvious. Celebrate their special day with our archive pictures taken in India and… Read More

In Pictures: Greenpeace travels to the Bear Island

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 21st July 2017
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Common Guillemots (white eye) and Brunich's Guillemot (centre).
All rights reserved. Credit: Will Rose / Greenpeace

The Greenpeace ship the Arctic Sunrise is currently in the Barents Sea documenting the unique and pristine environment of the Bear Island. The island has the biggest seabird colony in the northern hemisphere with 33 species nesting on the island. Statoil, the Norwegian state-owned company, is planning to drill in… Read More

In Pictures: The Beluga Oceans Ship Tour, the Shiant Isles

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 29th June 2017
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Greenpeace ship Beluga II around the Shiant Isles
All rights reserved. Credit: Will Rose / Greenpeace

After weeks touring around Scotland our scientific ship tour with the Beluga II comes to an end. These recent images taken when we visited the Shiant Isles in Scotland illustrate the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity that needs protecting from ocean plastics. The Shiant Isles are home to a large number… Read More

In Pictures: Campaigning to end Ocean Plastics, the Beluga II Tour so far

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 7th June 2017
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Greenpeace has brought its ship the Beluga II on an expedition of scientific research around Scotland
All rights reserved. Credit: Will Rose / Greenpeace

Last month our ship the Beluga II set sail on a two-month scientific journey around Scotland investigating the impact of ocean plastic pollution on some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Today is World Oceans Day and this year the day of celebration and awareness focuses on plastic… Read More

In Pictures: Connect with Nature on World Environment Day!

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 4th June 2017
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Seal on the Isle of Mull, Scotland
All rights reserved. Credit: Will Rose / Greenpeace

This year’s theme for World Environment Day is “Connecting People to Nature” promoting the protection of the biosphere that keeps us alive. There are numerous ways to show your appreciation of  the natural beauty around you. Whether it’s be joining a local beach clean, planting a tree or just taking… Read More

In Pictures: Celebrating the World’s Plant and Animal Life on International Day for Biological Diversity

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 22nd May 2017
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All rights reserved. Credit: Kajsa Solander/ Greenpeace

Every year on the 22nd May the diversity of our natural world is celebrated. Whether you pay extra attention to the insects crawling in your garden or join a local group to help with a park or beach clean up, there are lots of ways to mark this special day! Here… Read More